2014 was one of the most exciting in recent memory for TV. From excellent new series like the revelatory True Detective, Penny Dreadful, The Leftovers and Fargo, there was plenty of dramatic excellence on the small screen. Comic fans were treated to a slew of new offerings, and returning favorites like Hannibal, House of Cards, Walking Dead and Orphan Black had strong showings as well. TV has never been better. Here are the best of the best!

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There is a lot of excellent TV these days, as the number of ways to see new series continues to expand. With an embarrassment of riches for our viewing pleasure, here are the shows that stood out the most.